19th century French Ormolu Mounted Obsidian Urns

19th century French Ormolu Mounted Obsidian Urns

$24,999.00
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19th century French Ormolu Mounted Obsidian Urns
  • 19th century French Ormolu Mounted Obsidian Urns
  • 19th century French Ormolu Mounted Obsidian Urns
  • 19th century French Ormolu Mounted Obsidian Urns
  • 19th century French Ormolu Mounted Obsidian Urns
  • 19th century French Ormolu Mounted Obsidian Urns
  • 19th century French Ormolu Mounted Obsidian Urns
  • 19th century French Ormolu Mounted Obsidian Urns
  • 19th century French Ormolu Mounted Obsidian Urns
  • 19th century French Ormolu Mounted Obsidian Urns
  • 19th century French Ormolu Mounted Obsidian Urns
  • 19th century French Ormolu Mounted Obsidian Urns
  • 19th century French Ormolu Mounted Obsidian Urns
  • 19th century French Ormolu Mounted Obsidian Urns
  • 19th century French Ormolu Mounted Obsidian Urns
  • 19th century French Ormolu Mounted Obsidian Urns
  • 19th century French Ormolu Mounted Obsidian Urns
  • 19th century French Ormolu Mounted Obsidian Urns
  • 19th century French Ormolu Mounted Obsidian Urns
  • 19th century French Ormolu Mounted Obsidian Urns
  • 19th century French Ormolu Mounted Obsidian Urns
19th century French Ormolu Mounted Obsidian Urns

19th century French Ormolu Mounted Obsidian Urns

$24,999.00

A Pair Of Large 19th century French Ormolu Mounted Obsidian Urns. Attributed to Emmanuel-Alfred Beurdeley. 

The central body of each piece is a striking, mottled green marble known as verde antico, which contrasts beautifully with the highly detailed, gilded bronze (ormolu) mounts. The urns feature extensive neoclassical decoration. They have figural handles in the form of putti (cherubs) that appear to hold garlands or swags of flowers draped around the upper section of the marble body. The urns rest on ornate gilt-bronze tripod supports featuring scrolling acanthus leaves and a coiled serpent or snake motif. These stands are mounted on decorative square marble bases with a gilded trim. The removable lids are crowned with intricate butterfly finials, adding a whimsical touch to the classical design. 

These pieces are typically decorative items, often displayed on a mantelpiece or console table as a pair of cassolettes or garnitures.

The artist, Alfred-Emmanuel Beurdeley (1847-1919), was at first assistant to and later succeeded his father Louis-Auguste Beurdeley, one of the main cabinet-makers of the Second Empire, specialising in XVIIIth century furniture. 

The pieces measures: 57" and are ready for display. 

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